Visconde de Mauá is a tourist town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, named after the Baron de Mauá, an important Brazilian businessman and politician of the 19th century.
The region was originally inhabited by the indigenous Puris, and in the 19th century it was settled by European settlers who mainly engaged in agriculture and coffee production.
In recent decades, the region has become a major tourist destination due to its natural beauty, with attractions such as waterfalls, rivers, mountains, and trails for hiking and bird watching.
It is also known for its typical food restaurants and local crafts.
